As Laing O’Rourke’s General Manager Transport Sector across Australia, I have more than 30 year’s experience working in around the rail networks of the UK and Australia. With a career that started in British Rail, I worked my way through the ranks enjoying roles leading Business units and in key schemes including the UK’s West Coast Route Modernisation project before bringing my family to Australia in 2009. After 30+ years in the industry I have seen a lot of change but equally have seen a fair amount stay the same and I see significant opportunities to advance our industry in terms of increasing productivity and embracing Modern Methods of Construction – playing my part in that is what gets me out of bed in the morning. My role now sees me lead the Strategic direction of Laing O’Rourke’s national Transport business and I am passionate about bring our rail professionals together to deliver iconic projects and excellence in rail.
David has been appointed as an Industry Sector Director of the ARA and is Chair of the ARA’s Rail Infrastructure Contractor’s Executive Committee (RICEC).
